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charioteer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈtʃɛr.i.əˌtɪr/

KK: /ˈtʃɛrɪəˌtɪr/

noun
Definition

A person who drives a chariot, especially in ancient races or battles.


Example

The charioteer skillfully maneuvered the horses during the race.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that movie about the ancient games?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was exciting! The charioteer was so skilled.
Sloth A
I loved the way they portrayed the races.
Sloth B
Absolutely! The charioteer really made the story come alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
driver
racer
jockey
Antonyms
passenger
spectator
bystander
Root Explanation

Charioteer → It is formed from "chariot" (from Latin *carrus*, meaning a two-wheeled vehicle) and "-eer" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a specific action or thing). A charioteer is a person who drives a chariot.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who drives a 'chariot' — that's what a charioteer does, and the '-eer' shows they are the one performing that action.

Visually Confused Words
patrioteer
christener
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